The Veteran's right ulnar neuropathy is rated at 40 percent from November 11, 2011 to June 3, 2018. The rating will remain at 40 percent for this period.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows moderate incomplete paralysis of the major side (right) ulnar nerve, warranting a 40% rating under Diagnostic Code 8516.
- Claimed conditions
- Cold Weather Injury, Left Lower Extremity, Right Ulnar Neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- February 12, 2019
- Citation
- 19111274
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